Child Care

Child care centers include full day centers, preschools, before- and after-school programs, summer camps, drop-in centers, and group homes. Tri-County Health Department inspects almost 750 child care centers in our three counties, which collectively serve about 55,000 children. These health inspections help to reduce the risk of exposure to infectious diseases and food-borne illnesses. Also some types of facilities (usually full-day childcare) who have children aged 0-4 years also receive an immunization record audit by our Nurses to ensure records are up-to-date.

New Radon Testing Requirements - Radon testing must be conducted for existing licensed childcare facilities by May 17, 2017. For new childcare facilities, testing must be conducted within 6 months of occupancy. Test results must be on file at each facility and available for review. For more information:Radon InformationRadon Testing and ResultsHow to Test for Radon (online quick train)